tower of jewels
Echium pininana
RHS AGM 2002
USDA zones8 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size15 to 18 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Tower of jewels (Echium pininana) is a perennial for borders and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy or chalky soil. It blooms from early to late summer and attracts bees. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal. Its drought tolerance makes it easy to care for.
Pairs well with White sage, Statice, and Lemongrass.
Native range
Canary Is..